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    Russia 1853: 20 c. blue, a fine large margined example used on small 1855 envelope and full contents, addressed during the Crimean War to an Ensign on board the 'Provencale' at Kinburn (Kil-Bourun) off the coast of Russia (near Otchakoff), endorsed 'Escadre de la Méditerranée' and tied by petit chiffres 2128 with Montpellier cds alongside (Dec 12). A fine and scarce entire - the Russian fort at Kinburn was bombarded by French Ironclads in October 1855. Cert. Boule (1999).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF